Justin Ely Named Director of Sales at La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf-Astoria Resort

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. March 12, 2015

LA QUINTA, CA - March 12, 2015 - La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, announced the appointment of Justin Ely as director of sales effective March 2, 2015. Ely will be responsible for repositioning La Quinta Resort & Club following a multi-million dollar restoration completed in fall, 2015. He will also drive all aspects of group and leisure sales for the renowned desert resort featuring 620 guest casitas and suites and 98 one-, two- and three- bedroom villas, Spa La Quinta®, three restaurants, 23 tennis courts and famed PGA WEST, which includes five award-winning public golf courses.

Ely joins La Quinta Resort & Club and the Hilton Worldwide family from the Fairmont Newport Beach, where he served as director of group sales. During his tenure at the Fairmont, Ely was credited with achieving the hotel's best year ever in sales performance, leading his sales team to achieve a number two ranking among the 122 Fairmont Brand hotels. Ely has a solid background in hospitality sales with noted achievements at Caesars Entertainment, Fairmont Mayakoba - Riviera, Mexico, LXR Beach Resort of Sanibel & Captiva Island, Florida, Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

"Justin's energetic sales leadership is a welcome addition to our already strong sales team," says Paul Cherrett, managing director of La Quinta Resort & Club. "With our recent restoration, this is the perfect time to welcome Justin to our team."

Raised in Ohio, Ely received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business from Cedarville University and his MBA from Taylor University.

About La Quinta Resort & Club

La Quinta Resort & Club is a renowned desert destination in the greater Palm Springs area featuring 620 elegantly-appointed casitas and suites and 98 villas; the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta®; 41 swimming pools and 53 hot spas; the Mountain and Dunes resort golf courses, 23 tennis courts and exceptional cuisine at Morgan's in the desert; TWENTY6; Adobe Grill; Ernie's at PGA WEST® and elsewhere throughout the resort. www.laquintaresort.com; 760.564.4111.

About PGA WEST®

http://www.pgawest.comKnown as The Western Home of Golf in America®, PGA WEST® is home to the new PGA WEST® Golf Academy, three award-winning public golf courses including the famed TPC Stadium Course and three private courses designed by legends Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Greg Norman and Tom Weiskopf. www.pgawest.com.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of 26 landmark destinations, each being a true reflection of their surroundings in the world's most sought after locations. Unified by their inspirational environments and unparalleled guest service, Waldorf Astoria creates unique authentic moments through the delivery of True Waldorf Service. Personal Concierges deliver unparalleled, bespoke service from the moment a guest books through check out. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or www.waldorfastoria.com/offers. Learn more about this expanding portfolio by visiting news.waldorfastoria.com.